How to Get Goldsmith Gauntlets in OSRS
In Old School RuneScape (OSRS), the Goldsmith Gauntlets are a must-have for players looking to level up their Smithing skill efficiently. These gloves, a reward from the Family Crest quest, boost the experience gained from smelting gold ore into gold bars from 22.5 to 56.2 XP per bar—approximately 2.5 times the base rate. Whether you’re aiming for level 99 Smithing or just want to optimize your training, this guide will walk you through every step to obtain the Goldsmith Gauntlets, along with tips to maximize their benefits. Let’s dive into the process!
The Goldsmith Gauntlets are a game-changer for Smithing training, especially at the Blast Furnace, where they can help you achieve over 300,000 XP per hour. Here’s why they’re worth the effort:
- Increased XP Rates: Smelting gold bars with the gauntlets yields 56.2 Smithing XP per bar, making it one of the fastest training methods.
- Magic Synergy: When using the Superheat Item spell with the gauntlets, you earn 56.2 Smithing XP and 53 Magic XP per gold ore, combining two skills in one action.
- Cost-Effective: Smelting gold bars is relatively affordable compared to other Smithing methods, especially if you avoid high-cost platebodies.
- Reclaimable: If lost, you can retrieve them for free from Dimintheis in Varrock, ensuring you never lose this valuable item.
These benefits make the gauntlets essential for players prioritizing efficiency, particularly Ironmen or those on a budget. However, obtaining them requires completing a specific quest and following a few key steps.
Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining Goldsmith Gauntlets
To get the Goldsmith Gauntlets, you need to complete the Family Crest quest and then upgrade the rewarded Steel Gauntlets. Below is a detailed breakdown of the process.
Complete the Family Crest Quest
The Family Crest quest is the prerequisite for obtaining the Steel Gauntlets, which can later be enchanted into Goldsmith Gauntlets. Here’s what you need to know:
- Starting Point: Speak to Dimintheis, located south of the eastern Varrock entrance, to begin the quest.
- Requirements:
- Quest Overview: The quest involves interacting with three brothers—Avan, Caleb, and Johnathon—across various locations to retrieve pieces of a family crest. You’ll need to solve puzzles, gather items, and defeat Chronozon in the Edgeville Dungeon.
Tip: Bring combat gear, antipoisons, and teleports (e.g., Varrock and Falador teleports) to streamline the quest. Completing it rewards you with the Steel Gauntlets, the base item for the Goldsmith Gauntlets. For a detailed walkthrough, check out a dedicated Family Crest quest guide.
Upgrading to Goldsmith Gauntlets
Once you have the Steel Gauntlets, you need to enchant them into Goldsmith Gauntlets by visiting Avan. Follow these steps:
- Locate Avan: Head to the Al Kharid mine, just north of Al Kharid. Avan is near the mine entrance.
- Bring Requirements: If your gauntlets are still Steel Gauntlets, no payment is needed. If they’ve been enchanted into another type (e.g., Cooking or Chaos Gauntlets), bring 25,000 coins to switch them.
- Transformation Process: Hand over the gauntlets to Avan. You’ll see the message: “Avan takes your gauntlets, takes